The job market in 2025 looks nothing like it did just a year ago. Traditional advice—mass applying, perfecting your resume, and hoping for the best—is no longer the winning strategy. Instead, job seekers who are landing roles today are doing five things differently—and that’s exactly what we’re covering in this episode.
🚀 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why the numbers game is dead—More applications don’t mean more opportunities, and playing by old rules in a saturated market won’t get you hired. ✅ The real power of networking—Why it’s not about collecting connections but about building conversations that lead somewhere. ✅ The metrics that actually matter—If you’re tracking applications sent, you’re measuring the wrong thing. Learn how to assess what’s actually working in your search. ✅ Why upskilling is no longer optional—AI is changing the job landscape, and if you’re not investing in learning, you’re getting left behind. ✅ The biggest mistake job seekers make—And how to pivot to a strategy that aligns with today’s hiring reality.
Welcome to Season Three of LaidOff.LifeOn! Whether your career transition was planned or unexpected, this season is about helping you take control, make strategic moves, and land your next opportunity—without wasting time on outdated job search tactics.
In This Episode: More Job Search Strategies—Available Now!
This is just the first episode in our three-part celebration of Season Three, bringing you expert insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate today’s job market.
🎙 Episode 2: Mastering the Job Search Market with Steve Dalton Steve Dalton, author of The 2-Hour Job Search and The Job Closer, shares how to navigate a frozen job market, why precision matters more than ever, and the simple framework that changes everything.
🎙 Episode 3: LinkedIn Strategies for 2025 with Lynne Williams LinkedIn is still one of the most powerful job search tools—but only if you know how to use it effectively. Lynne Williams dives into what’s working (and what’s not) on LinkedIn in 2025 and how to make the platform work for your job search.
🔥 Listen now and start implementing these strategies today!
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Join the LaidOff.LifeOn Job Search Jumpstart!
For years, I’ve worked one-on-one with executives navigating high-stakes career transitions—helping them land competitive, high-impact roles. In 2024, 95% of my job search clients had offers in hand within six months.
Now, for the first time, I’m opening up access to the same proven frameworks, strategies, and coaching insights inside a high-touch, small-group coaching experience.
The LaidOff.LifeOn Job Search Jumpstart is a 6-week intensive designed for executives and high-achieving professionals who are ready to take a modern, strategic approach to job searching. Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been at it without the right traction, this program is designed to help you position yourself for the right opportunities—not just any job.
🚀 The next Jumpstart cohort kicks off in a few weeks and is limited to just 5 participants. Apply now at www.KelseyWaldrop.com.
Contact & Connect with Me:
📧 Email: kelsey@potentialonpoint.com 🌎 Website: www.KelseyWaldrop.com 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop 🎙 Podcast: LaidOff.LifeOn (available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify)
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